Just in case no one else answered this. There is a magazine block activated when the take down leaver is in the "release" position. Further, when a magazine is in place, this same block stops the take down leaver from being fully released. These are safety features designed to "force" a safety check prior to attempting to removing the slide. Additionally you can NOT rotate the take down leaver (either direction) unless the slide lock is activated, in other words, you can not quickly slide and rotate at the same time. Another feature is that there is no need to pull the trigger to release the slide.
I think it's because the slide takedown lever was still in the takedown position. If you would have flipped it up. I'm almost certain it would have let the magazine go in
As you were getting started I was looking at disassembly of my P365 Romeo Zero and it will not disassemble with your mag in, of coarse you wouldn't want to do that anyways but just wanted to see if you could. Great job Sig on making it a no go. Looking down the magazine holder the rear of the magazine has a part that shifts forward when the pistol is disassembled so you can't put a mag in and it also keeps you from being able to disassemble with the mag in place.
The XL does have some appealing features, but I'll stick with my basic 365 for CCW. If I want extra capacity, I'll just use one of my 12 round mags for it... Best option for me is a 10 round mag loaded and a spare 12 round mag in my pocket.
I believe the mags don't go in if the take down lever is in the down position. Probably a safety feature for the careless types who don't clear their gun before inspection or cleaning
@@TheBalderasFamily go holosun remeozero has been not the best for some on forums. I don’t have personal experience with it yet so take that as you will.
Just got an XL, can't wait to take it to the range. My hands are about medium size, standard 365 handle is too small but the XL is perfect. I like the trigger, it's not perfect but much better than a glock.
In the fall I went to a LGS and picked up all three variants. Brought the XL home. I don’t care for pinky extensions which is why I kept my Kahr CW9 around so long (Dawson fiber optic sights helped a lot). I love how the XL shoots!
Put the 15 round mags in the P365XL if you want the grip longer. That's why there's 2 different sets of baseplates. Now I've noticed the triggers are all over the place. Mine is great, but the other two I've tried have been noticeably different. Ok. I see what's hitting the mag. The takedown lever. It moves out of the way when the slide is back on.
No views?!? I'm the first? Yay! Great vids, keep it going. Listened to the recorded live stream last night when I was having another insomnia episode, that's bullschnitzle how the green machine treated you. Feck em, your on to better stuff.
I bought one yesterday. The only thing I am having trouble with is loading the magazine. After I get four in, it becomes exceedingly difficult to get subsequent rounds in. I hope a magazine loader will help.
They don’t include a magazine loader. Sig cheaped out! I bought one today. Not really impressed with it. Maybe it will shoot better than it looks. Just my opinion.
Vortex Viper VP-6 fits it. More of a middle of the road sight priced at around $250 to $325. Only a couple hundred bucks cheaper than a trijicon brand sight. Comes with a 6 MOA red dot and holds zero well from my experience. Just don't drop it. I shattered mine and had to warranty it. Whoops. Vortex offers a lifetime warranty though so it's pretty easy to get a replacement.
I shot the 365 poorly, I think due to its size..... big hands going to be test firing an XL at the range to varify if I do better with it. Also going to try the Hellcat as it is just a little bigger than the standard 365. Thanks for your videos!! They extremely great info !!! 🇺🇸😃
Good review. My own personal experience is I tend to shoot low and left but it's me not the gun. One thing I did notice my first 50 rds of cheap American Eagle 115 FMJ is that the the brass bullet coating on 2 of the rds was stripped off (a small piece) and ejected with the empty cartridge. As of yesterday I have about 400 rds through the gun with no failures and no more stripped bullet brass. Anyone else experience this?
At the risk of being denounced as a Nutnfancy disciple, I'm not seeing the POU of the XL. In my own twisted, narrow and small thinking, the P365s claim to fame is small size and concealability. I'm a SIG guy. I have P320s in most of the available flavors. Which competitive product is this aimed at?
It seems like it’s aimed at people who want a smaller framed Glock 19. That’s all I can figure and I’m not sure what market research Sig did with this gun. 🤷🏻♂️
Like the others noted, this gun is for people who want a small gun that's easily concealable but handles like something the size of a Glock 19. It's genius, really. I've held both the regular and XL models, and I would NEVER buy the regular over the XL.
Cosmic Error How is that a bad thing? Taurus has really upped its game and now in the compact/carry class, can run with the likes of Glock and Sig Sauer.
I'm still not impressed with any of the 365s. The size is a gimmick, the trigger is ho-hum at the price, the early issues and recalls are embarrassing for a Sig, and the proprietary rail is a nut kick to their customers.
The grip is not the gun so you can get that aftermarket. I doubt enough people will want 1913 on it to make that a thing. My xl has around a 3 lb trigger, and as long as you pull the trigger like you would in training, competition, or defense it is pretty crisp. The little squish you feel ghosting it at the store isn't there if you just pull the trigger.
I'm glad you like it. I am probably spoiled, but when you start pushing $600 on a polymer gun, I expect better. Especially when it says Sig Sauer on the side.
@@benjaminponzer4448 From personal experience at least, the M&P 2.0, and the Canik Elite One. The M&P has a comparable trigger, fits a man's hand better, uses a standard rail, and is $200 less than this gun. The Canik has a better trigger, match grade barrel, standard rail, fits a mans hand, is NATO certified to last 60,000 rounds, and is literally half the price.
@@nimbly1693 I have zero urge to give money to Turkey so the canik is out. I wear a large to xl glove and the 365 is fine. Smith and Wesson doesn't have a comparable pistol to the 365 xl. Size and weight to capacity wise.
Just in case no one else answered this. There is a magazine block activated when the take down leaver is in the "release" position. Further, when a magazine is in place, this same block stops the take down leaver from being fully released. These are safety features designed to "force" a safety check prior to attempting to removing the slide. Additionally you can NOT rotate the take down leaver (either direction) unless the slide lock is activated, in other words, you can not quickly slide and rotate at the same time. Another feature is that there is no need to pull the trigger to release the slide.
You are easy to listen to graham. You explain things well. Nice job✌
Spare magazine bagged for freshniess and to keep the new mag smell. Great review.
I think it's because the slide takedown lever was still in the takedown position. If you would have flipped it up. I'm almost certain it would have let the magazine go in
Precisely. The interfering linkage is responsible for not needing to pull the trigger when disassembling.
Correct. Same reason you will not be able to flip the takedown lever with a mag in.
Yup
It’s a safety measure where a mag can’t be inserted by Sig
Too bad we cant move the takedown lever back to normal position with it disassembled
As you were getting started I was looking at disassembly of my P365 Romeo Zero and it will not disassemble with your mag in, of coarse you wouldn't want to do that anyways but just wanted to see if you could. Great job Sig on making it a no go. Looking down the magazine holder the rear of the magazine has a part that shifts forward when the pistol is disassembled so you can't put a mag in and it also keeps you from being able to disassemble with the mag in place.
Thanks for sharing. I just got one and I love it.
The XL does have some appealing features, but I'll stick with my basic 365 for CCW. If I want extra capacity, I'll just use one of my 12 round mags for it... Best option for me is a 10 round mag loaded and a spare 12 round mag in my pocket.
I believe the mags don't go in if the take down lever is in the down position. Probably a safety feature for the careless types who don't clear their gun before inspection or cleaning
I can confirm this. You also cannot push the takedown lever down all the way with a mag in it. So you can’t remove the slide with a mag in it.
Exactly correct = take down lever must be in a ready to fire mode to allow the mag to insert
My favorite pistol
The holosun 507K will fit the RomeoZero footprint.
In the market to get a red dot for my p365xl which would you prefer???
@@TheBalderasFamily go holosun remeozero has been not the best for some on forums. I don’t have personal experience with it yet so take that as you will.
Just got an XL, can't wait to take it to the range. My hands are about medium size, standard 365 handle is too small but the XL is perfect.
I like the trigger, it's not perfect but much better than a glock.
Most things are better than Glock. Be sure to see our Shooting Impressions video
Graham - excellent review and demo
I have the 365 XL. I also have a Smith Shield Plus (13+1) I carry my Sig with the 15 round magazine because of capacity.
In the fall I went to a LGS and picked up all three variants. Brought the XL home. I don’t care for pinky extensions which is why I kept my Kahr CW9 around so long (Dawson fiber optic sights helped a lot). I love how the XL shoots!
I just did the same thing for the same reason. Brothers from another mother.
Ozark Ed “Ozark Ed”? SW MO here!
@@CaveWyatt Ha, the Queen City. I bought mine at Cherokee Firearms. Maybe we're cousins instead :)
Put the 15 round mags in the P365XL if you want the grip longer. That's why there's 2 different sets of baseplates. Now I've noticed the triggers are all over the place. Mine is great, but the other two I've tried have been noticeably different.
Ok. I see what's hitting the mag. The takedown lever. It moves out of the way when the slide is back on.
No views?!? I'm the first? Yay! Great vids, keep it going. Listened to the recorded live stream last night when I was having another insomnia episode, that's bullschnitzle how the green machine treated you. Feck em, your on to better stuff.
Thank you. This video isn't public yet.
I bought one yesterday. The only thing I am having trouble with is loading the magazine. After I get four in, it becomes exceedingly difficult to get subsequent rounds in. I hope a magazine loader will help.
A magazine loader does help. I have had the same issue. Bought an UpLULA mag loader. Problem solved
Yeah these mags are tough to load. I actually felt accomplished when I loaded ALL 15 rounds in my 15 rnd mag by hand.
They don’t include a magazine loader. Sig cheaped out! I bought one today. Not really impressed with it. Maybe it will shoot better than it looks. Just my opinion.
@@yeshualawson ya,me too. After 4 rounds loaded my fingers were about to break. Loader made the difference.
A mag loader makes all the difference in the world. I couldn't get my mags loaded either without one. Lol
3:44... the irony, puts finger in haha.
Great review man.
Pistol was already shown clear.
@@GBGuns I know, it just struck me as funny, you do a great job keep it up, I’m new to all this so all the warning videos have me traumatized, 😂
Vortex Viper VP-6 fits it. More of a middle of the road sight priced at around $250 to $325. Only a couple hundred bucks cheaper than a trijicon brand sight. Comes with a 6 MOA red dot and holds zero well from my experience. Just don't drop it. I shattered mine and had to warranty it. Whoops. Vortex offers a lifetime warranty though so it's pretty easy to get a replacement.
If only Sig had included the awesome SRT System, the P365 XL would be perfect !
Takedown lever is stopping it, hit slide release and it’ll let you put a mag in
I shot the 365 poorly, I think due to its size..... big hands going to be test firing an XL at the range to varify if I do better with it. Also going to try the Hellcat as it is just a little bigger than the standard 365. Thanks for your videos!! They extremely great info !!! 🇺🇸😃
Use a Hogue grip on your p365 for that Hellcat feeling 10 bucks makes a difference
Good review. My own personal experience is I tend to shoot low and left but it's me not the gun. One thing I did notice my first 50 rds of cheap American Eagle 115 FMJ is that the the brass bullet coating on 2 of the rds was stripped off (a small piece) and ejected with the empty cartridge.
As of yesterday I have about 400 rds through the gun with no failures and no more stripped bullet brass. Anyone else experience this?
Would for SIG to make a XL grip with the regular 365 barrel.
You can buy the xl frame. Pull your fire control unit out of the standard 365 drop it in and you're ready to rock
Midwest Gunworks has them right now for roughly 46
Does the xl have some sort of firing pin block? How about the regular 365? Thanks in advance
Shoot it with a hough grip module for big hands.
Quite funny they have an anti gun ad right before this video.
I love it when those organizations waste their money like that!
Good review
At the risk of being denounced as a Nutnfancy disciple, I'm not seeing the POU of the XL. In my own twisted, narrow and small thinking, the P365s claim to fame is small size and concealability. I'm a SIG guy. I have P320s in most of the available flavors. Which competitive product is this aimed at?
POU is "same as G19 only better, lighter, slimmer". Find the POU of G19 and there you have it.
It seems like it’s aimed at people who want a smaller framed Glock 19. That’s all I can figure and I’m not sure what market research Sig did with this gun. 🤷🏻♂️
Like the others noted, this gun is for people who want a small gun that's easily concealable but handles like something the size of a Glock 19. It's genius, really. I've held both the regular and XL models, and I would NEVER buy the regular over the XL.
Will the holosun hs507c x2 or he507c-grv2 fit in the sig p365 xl?
No, it will not without modification
507K X2 or 407K X2
truth, if i have to reload a defensive gun i wasnt going to win anyway, lol
Is the barrel rifled/grooved on P365XL???
Yes it is. No octagonal barrel ala Glock
Why do you say slightly longer? A half inch is more than slightly.
Interesting gun. I think I’ll stick with my Taurus G3. Has a real picatinny rail, 15 & 17 round mags, and a better grip.
Too bad it's still a taurus
Cosmic Error How is that a bad thing? Taurus has really upped its game and now in the compact/carry class, can run with the likes of Glock and Sig Sauer.
I would never trust a cheap Taurus😂😂
That's funny. I started with a G3. I bought a XL this year, and after getting use to it, the G3 grip feels huge!
@@DLordSadow I've heard that too. Not sure I'd be comfortable carrying one though because of their reputation as a company.
Something weird happen with this video release? I feel like this is my 3rd notification for the same vid but sure, I'll watch it again lol
Did anyone else get real uncomfortable when he pointed it at the camera lol
no because I know nothing can come through the screen and hurt me, its not 1850.
I'm still not impressed with any of the 365s. The size is a gimmick, the trigger is ho-hum at the price, the early issues and recalls are embarrassing for a Sig, and the proprietary rail is a nut kick to their customers.
The grip is not the gun so you can get that aftermarket. I doubt enough people will want 1913 on it to make that a thing. My xl has around a 3 lb trigger, and as long as you pull the trigger like you would in training, competition, or defense it is pretty crisp. The little squish you feel ghosting it at the store isn't there if you just pull the trigger.
I'm glad you like it. I am probably spoiled, but when you start pushing $600 on a polymer gun, I expect better. Especially when it says Sig Sauer on the side.
@@nimbly1693 spoiled with which cheaper better gun?
@@benjaminponzer4448 From personal experience at least, the M&P 2.0, and the Canik Elite One. The M&P has a comparable trigger, fits a man's hand better, uses a standard rail, and is $200 less than this gun. The Canik has a better trigger, match grade barrel, standard rail, fits a mans hand, is NATO certified to last 60,000 rounds, and is literally half the price.
@@nimbly1693 I have zero urge to give money to Turkey so the canik is out. I wear a large to xl glove and the 365 is fine. Smith and Wesson doesn't have a comparable pistol to the 365 xl. Size and weight to capacity wise.